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We run for health. We run for feeling. We run for progress.<\/p>\n
Today we are celebrating all of the reasons why we love the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other. Today we are celebrating Global Run Day.<\/p>\n
Watch the video below to find out more from our ambassadors about why we run.<\/p>\n","product_skus":"go-isotonic-energy-gels-30-pack, go-energy-bar-mini-30-pack","post_banner":"https:\/\/www.scienceinsport.com\/sports-nutrition\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/06\/UK-Why-I-Run-Article-1600x500-1.jpg","video_url":"","video_headline":"","article_content":"","duration_type":"time","duration_time":"2 mins"},"yoast_head":"\n
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